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FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-27-2006, 02:39 PM

What are the advantages of the strong arms? I have my chopped x-member in and bolted up and am wondering what direction to head? I am planning on running bags and my stock spindel's with disk brakes,but should I save the coin for the strong arms or will the stockers rebuilt work just as well. I am just now getting to this point in the build and would like some opinions before I start to build this stage of the truck. Thanks Luke..

craig@ridetech.com · 12-27-2006, 06:19 PM

If you are considering the strong arms here are some of the benefits. 1. When you get them you get all new bushings, ball joints, cross shafts installed into a brand new a-arm. 2. On the front of the 63-72 C-10 you will gain a couple degrees of caster which will help with drivability and alignment. 3. They are built to be stronger than the factory arms and come powdercoated black to help match most chassis components. 4. Who doesn't want tubular control arms. They're just cool! J/K I had to throw that one in.

Tony@AirRideTech · 12-27-2006, 07:36 PM

you would........

the more I see you post the more I get this feeling you want to come back to tech / sales again.....

XXL · 12-27-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LSC71

If you are considering the strong arms here are some of the benefits.

Just making sure we're all in the know... LSC71, I believe, is an employee of ART.

Having said that, my ART control arms are well built, and do get you a couple of extra degrees of KPI correction for the extremely lowered truck.

craig@ridetech.com · 12-28-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Just making sure we're all in the know... LSC71, I believe, is an employee of ART.

Having said that, my ART control arms are well built, and do get you a couple of extra degrees of KPI correction for the extremely lowered truck.

Yes, in case there is any confusion I do work for Air Ride Technologies.

gringoloco · 12-28-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LSC71

If you are considering the strong arms here are some of the benefits. 1. When you get them you get all new bushings, ball joints, cross shafts installed into a brand new a-arm. 2. On the front of the 63-72 C-10 you will gain a couple degrees of caster which will help with drivability and alignment. 3. They are built to be stronger than the factory arms and come powdercoated black to help match most chassis components. 4. Who doesn't want tubular control arms. They're just cool! J/K I had to throw that one in.

5. Bag mounts directly to the arm, eliminating the lower cup and providing a straighter arc for the bag during suspension travel.

craig@ridetech.com · 12-28-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

5. Bag mounts directly to the arm, eliminating the lower cup and providing a straighter arc for the bag during suspension travel.

Very good point and for what its worth we also include a shock mount, steering stop, and swaybar mount already welded to the arm.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-27-2006, 08:51 PM

Hey ken where is the best place to shop for these???

XXL · 12-27-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey ken where is the best place to shop for these???

From what I understand, Suicide Doors has a pretty nicely discounted price on them. I, of course, paid full tilt direct from ART

PBFAB.COM · 12-28-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

From what I understand, Suicide Doors has a pretty nicely discounted price on them. I, of course, paid full tilt direct from ART

Good 'Lookin' Out' for me Ken

SCOTI · 12-28-2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Good 'Lookin' Out' for me Ken

Nathan.... In his defense..... we were some (if not the first) peeps to get the ART arms when they came out & you weren't around here yet

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PBFAB.COM · 12-28-2006, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nathan.... In his defense..... we were some (if not the first) peeps to get the ART arms when they came out & you weren't around here yet

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No worries! It's kinda an inside joke that he would understand best!

XXL · 12-28-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Good 'Lookin' Out' for me Ken

Yeah, just realized that when I saw Kevin's post above. Oops. I suck.

Rokcrln · 12-27-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey ken where is the best place to shop for these???

Also PorterBuilt is an ART dist. here on the board.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 12-28-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Also PorterBuilt is an ART dist. here on the board.

Oops... forgot that. And he's got such awesome customer service, at least for us non-customers.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-28-2006, 10:51 AM

If go with the strong arms what do I need to save off the stock front end set-up other than spindles and my steering? Do I need all the shims or any other little misc parts?

craig@ridetech.com · 12-28-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

If go with the strong arms what do I need to save off the stock front end set-up other than spindles and my steering? Do I need all the shims or any other little misc parts?

Hang on to your shims, bolts and nuts. You will need those to reinstall the new arms. Other than that whatever comes off with the control arm you can get rid of.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-28-2006, 11:51 AM

Thanks looks like I can get rid of some crap.......

12-27-2006, 02:39 PM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Strong Arm Questions. What are the advantages of the strong arms? I have my chopped x-member in and bolted up and am wondering what direction to head? I am planning on running bags and my stock spindel's with disk brakes,but should I save the coin for the strong arms or will the stockers rebuilt work just as well. I am just now getting to this point in the build and would like some opinions before I start to build this stage of the truck. Thanks Luke.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-27-2006, 06:19 PM	#2
craig@ridetech.com Formerly LSC71 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 186	Re: Strong Arm Questions. If you are considering the strong arms here are some of the benefits. 1. When you get them you get all new bushings, ball joints, cross shafts installed into a brand new a-arm. 2. On the front of the 63-72 C-10 you will gain a couple degrees of caster which will help with drivability and alignment. 3. They are built to be stronger than the factory arms and come powdercoated black to help match most chassis components. 4. Who doesn't want tubular control arms. They're just cool! J/K I had to throw that one in.

12-27-2006, 07:36 PM	#3
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Strong Arm Questions. you would........ the more I see you post the more I get this feeling you want to come back to tech / sales again..... Last edited by Tony@AirRideTech; 12-27-2006 at 07:37 PM.

12-27-2006, 08:51 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Strong Arm Questions. Hey ken where is the best place to shop for these??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-28-2006, 10:51 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Strong Arm Questions. If go with the strong arms what do I need to save off the stock front end set-up other than spindles and my steering? Do I need all the shims or any other little misc parts? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-28-2006, 11:51 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Strong Arm Questions. Thanks looks like I can get rid of some crap....... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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